How to travel from Florence to Piacenza

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Florence to Piacenza

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Piacenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł80 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł80, while a bus costs an average of zł94.

Distance: 116 miles (188 km)

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2h 56m

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4h 4m

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The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Piacenza is a train with an average price of zł80.

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Piacenza:

A train is zł14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Piacenza costing on average zł94.

A train is zł991 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Piacenza costing on average zł1071.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Piacenza is by train with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Piacenza take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 4m.

Flight takes on average 6h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Florence and Piacenza including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Piacenza among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around zł80 compared to roughly zł267 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł187. The journey takes 2h 56m versus 2h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Florence to Piacenza

How to get from Florence to Piacenza by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Florence to Piacenza is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus3898
    1:05 AM3h45
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    4:50 AMPiacenza, Piazzale Guglielmo Marconi (Stazione Ferroviaria)
    561One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus3898
    1:05 AM3h45
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    4:50 AMPiacenza, Piazzale Guglielmo Marconi (Stazione Ferroviaria)
    561One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9330
    9:36 PM2h14
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    11:50 PMPiacenza station
    2181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 17800 · Regionale TTPER 2070
    4:32 AM3h36
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    8:08 AMPiacenza station
    981One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 18482 · Regionale TTPER 17936 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494
    6:37 PM3h52
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    10:29 PMPiacenza station
    981One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 18522 · Regionale 17836 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924
    4:09 PM4h01
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    8:10 PMPiacenza station
    981One-way
    2 transfers
  • Itabus2418
    4:00 AM3h15
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    7:15 AMPiacenza, Via Portapuglia / Via Caorsana (Parcheggio Cimitero)
    931One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:55 PM6h05
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    5:00 AMPiacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta)
    1211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:40 PM5h20
    Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    5:00 AMPiacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta)
    1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1678 · AZ2044
    11:20 AM3h50
    Florence Peretola Airport
    3:10 PMMilan Linate Airport
    11841One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1684 · AZ2058
    7:00 PM3h10
    Florence Peretola Airport
    10:10 PMMilan Linate Airport
    15791One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1682 · AZ1607 · AZ1650
    3:30 PM7h29
    Florence Peretola Airport
    10:59 PMMilan Linate Airport
    19431One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Piacenza

Travel to Piacenza easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Piacenza.

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There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Piacenza including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Piacenza is a train with an average price of zł80.

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Piacenza:

A train is zł14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Piacenza costing on average zł94.

A train is zł991 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Piacenza costing on average zł1071.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Piacenza is by train with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Piacenza take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 4m.

Flight takes on average 6h 27m.

The distance from Florence to Piacenza is approximately 116 miles (188 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Piacenza is:
  • Around 51 trains per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Piacenza as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Piacenza:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Piacenza station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Piacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Piacenza, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, TTI Leonettibus to go to Piacenza by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Italo to go to Piacenza by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Piacenza with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with Itabus, TTI Leonettibus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia EuroCity.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Piacenza often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Rome, Naples, Milan Centrale, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Piacenza and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Piacenza to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 1 to 2 days is typically sufficient to explore the main attractions of Piacenza, such as its historic churches, museums, and local cuisine.

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